Claire Collette Sherritt (nee O’Rourke)
elevated cVfOx March 31, 1941 ~ February 24, 2023
elevated cVfOx Visitation
Monday, March 6, 2023 from 11:00 am – 1:00 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Rd E, Thornhill
elevated cVfOx Funeral Mass
Monday, March 6, 2023 at 1:30 pm Chapel of St. Joseph, Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated cVfOx Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Claire on February 24th at age 81. Beloved wife of 58 years to John, loving mother to Lori, Ian, Tanya and Sean, sister to Geraldine Moffett, proud grandmother to Aidan, Dylan, Lily, Maya and Ava Jo, beloved sister in law and aunt to many and inspirational friend and colleague.
elevated cVfOx Raised in Bray, Co Wicklow, Claire spent her early life in Ireland before emigrating to Toronto. Here, she raised her family, was a volunteer teacher of English to immigrants, and worked for decades at the Toronto District Catholic School Board, in particular at Madonna High School.
elevated cVfOx Claire was love and light, caring, thoughtful and generous; the epitome of kindness and a strong role model. The twinkle in her eyes and the lilt of Irish laughter infused many a memorable gathering. Those at her table enjoyed her world famous lasagna, shortbread cookies Irish coffees and her clever wit. She was selfless, planting seeds of kindness everywhere she went, including in her show-stopping garden. She loved her days at Balm Beach and their magnificent sunsets, her heart was always full of love.
elevated cVfOx Donations
Donations in Claire’s memory made to the Canadian Cancer Society appreciated by the family.
elevated cVfOx Streaming
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Claire was a wonderful neighbour. Friendly, warm and forever pleasant to everyone she would see. We will miss her.
Our thoughts are with Claire’s family.
Claire was a nice neighbour, she would make you laugh,any time of the day.she will be missed.
If it wasn’t for Aunt Claire, we would never be neighbours up north. I remember her dragging my Mom down the road and telling her that a cottage was for sale and you have to buy it! Yip and Yap. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Wishing Claire’s beautiful smile and laugh upon you during this time of sorrow.
A fun loving, thoughtful, and kind neighbour. She will be missed.
Condolences to John & family RIP Clare Thoughts & prayers Charlie & Betty
We were so very sorry John to hear of Claire’s passing and send our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Claire was a wonderful neighbour. She will be missed. My condolences to the family.
Claire would brighten any room she entered with her warm smile and kind words. My deep condolences to Lori and her family. 🙏
Condolences to John and the family. Our family have such great memories of Claire at the beach. She was lovely and will be missed by so many.
Condolences to Claire’s family. My prayers are with you during this time of great loss. Clair will be always remembered as a great coworker and long life friend!
Beautiful tribute to the kindest person. Claire always made you feel welcome in her home and cottage. She made sure you were comfortable, well fed, and also handed out small chores so you really felt at home. She taught me tips in the kitchen, how good pecan pie was and always made sure everyone enjoyed long days at her beloved Balm Beach
Our sincere condolences on the loss of a wonderful lady. Claire was a lifelong neighbour who was kind,thoughtful, pleasant and always available for a chat and a laugh. Your presence will missed by many. Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Sherritt family during this difficult time
Claire was like a mother to me. We had lots of wonderful memories from the cottage in Balm Beach and the house in North York. I will miss her very much. Sending my condolences to John and the family.
Claire was a wonderful and fun loving person. She always made me feel at home when I went to visit her and the family. She will be missed. My condolences to the family.
Lovely Claire! Such a sweet woman! Always in good humour and happily sharing our Baileys and tea at Christmas time! Claire was without a doubt the best Educational Assistant I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with? Blessings to her family.
What a lovely woman. Such a pleasure to work with. Best Educational Assistant ever. Blessings on her family
Claire, was a lovely, friendly person, always had a smile on her face, whether we visited Canada or she visited here. Condolences to John, Lori, Séan, Ian And Tanya,
Claire was a gentle soul, kind hearted, caring, compassionate, huggable, and ever loving. Our family had the pleasure of spending some valuable time with Claire, sharing great stories, delicious meals, and loving moments.
Last year, we celebrated my mom’s 80th birthday together, and Claire was a great comfort to my mom, who had lost her husband of 53 years, just months before.
John, or Opa John as Konstantin calls you, we now offer that same compassion and comfort to you. We welcome you with open arms, and Konstantin is already planning on how to put a great big smile on your face.
Claire and my dad will be our guiding lights; ensuring that their families, here on Earth, will be safe, loved, and forever joined. Our deepest condolences from our family to yours.
With much Love,
Konstantin, Corinna, Karsten, and Jutta
Our Deepest condolences from the Arczewski Family. Claire will be dearly missed.
So shocked to hear of Claire’s passing. Jon and I moved to a new house a few months before Covid. Only talked to Claire a few times. Used to see her when I walked at the beach and at St. Patrick’s church. I will miss having chats with her. Claire was a beautiful person inside and out. Sympathies to John and her children.